May 7th 2020
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By Mike Williams, Director of Communications
Sh   angri-La Golf Club, Resort & Marina
"Between boating, bi king, and golf, it's tough to remember time to do the other important things - like work," Chuck Perry laughs. He and his wife, Victoria, Owner-Brokers at ReMax Grand Lake, are only half-joking. They have actually figured a way to include their hobbies as part of their operations at one of Grand L ake's most successful real estate companies.
"We never get in our boat that I don't take my camera and take pictures of properties and attractions around the lake," Victoria says. Even their love for motorcycles has found a spot in their business model.
"The social life of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) is incredible. A lot of our customers are HOG members," she adds. Even their avid devotion to all things OSU Cowboy has become part of the business as well as a hobby.
"I've been an OSU fan since I was a little boy," Chuck says. "I can prove I'm a true sports fan, because I'm a dyed in the wool OSU fan and a dyed in the wool Kansas City Chiefs fan. If you can root for those two teams your entire life, you're a devoted fan for sure." (more)

                                    
  
  
Each year, the second Sunday in May is recognized as the day we honor Mothers throughout the world. Most are honored with flowers cards, a fancy buffet and maybe participate in a shelter at home order on Grand Lake. Regardless of the tradition utilized to honor Mothers from all generations, they earned it. I have often speculated that if perpetuation of the human race were left up to the male of species, considering the pain and commitment associated a successful child birth, we would be extinct.
I had never really given much thought to the origination of Mother's Day, so I employed everybody's tool of the day, Google, and Wikipedia had the following to offer up.
"Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents Day. (more)
 
  
 
In a celebration undampened by COVID-19, three Grove High School seniors were named winners of the Grove Rotary College Scholarships on Monday, May 4. The students gathered at the high school entrance - keeping social distance - where they were greeted by Rotarians honking their horns as the checks were presented.
Winners of the 2020 scholarships, each valued at $7,200 paid out over four years, are Trace Arnold, Rachel Reyes, and Dakota Rickey. They were among 18 outstanding seniors, representing about 13 percent of the senior class, who applied for the coveted award. (more)